Easy Slow Cooker Pork Roast

This easy slow cooker pork roast is a hearty, flavorful dish with tender, fall-apart pork, savory vegetables, and a rich, creamy gravy. It’s a cozy weeknight dinner that requires minimal effort!

 

Easy Slow Cooker Pork Roast Recipe

• The slow cooker does all the work for you! While you will need to sear the meat and saute the veggies, the crock pot does the majority of the work for you – making the veggies perfectly tender and the roast fall-off-the-bone delicious!
• It’s made with simple ingredients but is super delicious! The ingredient list is super simple and straightforward but when everything is combined and slow-simmered, the flavors are phenomonal! Don’t even get me started on how good that gravy is!!

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Pork Roast

• Pork Roast: The star of the dish, becoming tender and juicy as it slowly cooks. Pork shoulder or pork butt are great substitutes.
• Yellow Onion: Adds sweetness and depth to the broth. White onion would work as well.
• Garlic: Provides a bold, aromatic flavor. You can use garlic powder if you don’t have fresh on hand.
• Dijon Mustard: Enhances the richness and adds depth of flavor to the broth. Don’t worry – it won’t taste like mustard!
• Italian Seasoning: A blend of herbs that complements the pork. Use your favorite dried herbs.
• Garlic Powder & Onion Powder: Boosts the savory flavors.
• Worcestershire Sauce & Soy Sauce: Adds umami and depth to the broth. If you don’t have one, add more of the other.
• Chicken Stock: Forms a flavorful base for the roast. Chicken broth works as well.
• Carrots: I like to cut down whole carrots, but baby carrots will work to save time!
• Baby Gold Potatoes: Creamy and hearty, they make the dish extra satisfying. Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold will work as well.
• Fresh Thyme & Rosemary: Infuse the roast with fresh, herby flavor. If you don’t have fresh on hand, add a teaspoon each of dried.
• Bay Leaves: Enhances the depth of flavor in the broth. You can skip if you don’t have any.
• Cornstarch: Used to thicken the broth into a gravy. I don’t recommend substituting.

How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Roast

Sear the Pork: Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Pat the roast dry, season generously with salt and pepper, and sear on all sides for about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker.

Sauté Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium, add onions, and cook with a couple pinches of salt and pepper for about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for another minute.

Deglaze the Pan: Add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and a couple splashes of chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits.

Assemble in the Slow Cooker: Add the onion mixture, carrots, and potatoes to the slow cooker. Pour in the remaining chicken stock and season with salt and pepper. Nestle thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves into the pot.

Cook: Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.

Make the Gravy: Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan over medium heat. Dissolve cornstarch in equal parts cold water, stir it into the stock, and simmer until thickened. Season to taste.

Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with gravy. Enjoy!

Tips for Making Slow Cooker Pork Roast

• Uniform Size Veggies. Cut veggies into uniform-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
• Don’t Skip the Sear. Searing the pork is going to add tons of flavor. It might be tempting to skip it – but it’s worth the extra time!

Storing Leftovers

• Store cooled pork and vegetables in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Store gravy separately and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Freezing Slow Cooker Pork Roast

• Freeze cooked pork and vegetables for up to 3 months.
• Freeze gravy separately in a freeze-safe container.
• Thaw everything overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Reheating Slow Cooker Pork Roast

• Reheat in a pot over medium-low heat, adding a splash of chicken stock if needed to keep it moist.
• Reheat gravy separately in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed through.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• easy garlic bread
• simple cornbread casserole
• classic house salad
• olive cheese bread
• Caprese garlic bread

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